Phoenix Chamber Soloists : Survival of the Fittest Fiddlers
Why is it that making music in Mumbai is fraught with dangers? Is it because we as a society are...
Tonality Now: Finding A Groove – Reprint from The Future Symphony Institute
THE EAR IS A BIOLOGICAL PHENOMENON; but the human ear is also a cultural product. It has a history, a...
What is Western Classical Music? How is it different from Indian Classical Music?
For some, Western classical music is what plays in the background in elevators, reception rooms, and lounges. For others, it is what snobbish ‘intellectual’ artsy folks indulge in pretentiously. We will try to go beyond these myopic perspectives and try to get a glimpse...
Tavener’s Veil of the Temple
In 2002 I was privileged enough to witness at the Temple Church in London, the premiere of The Veil of...
Should children learn music?
I’ve always been a words person. So for most of my life, music was just something in the background –...
A Note From The Future Symphony Institute
The Future Symphony Institute is pleased to congratulate Serenade Magazine in its inaugural issue of bringing news of Western art music’s latest, concerts, activities and growth within India. Founder Nikhil Sardana is part of a new, young generation of music entrepreneurs who have a global perspective for musical tastes that span many...